What happens when professional musicians become parents? They play and write children's music. This is the path taken by Big Bang Boom, a children's music group from Greensboro. After 20 years touring clubs and playing parties, Chuck Folds (younger brother of piano rocker Ben Folds) and Steve Williard decided to expand their horizons and play for kids.

Big Bang Boom is designed to give parents an alternative party option. There is some good quality children's music being recorded these days. You can catch it on any kid-friendly TV stations, and now you can hear live too.

Big Bang Boom plays some children's favorites as well as their own original songs for kids. So check 'em out, bring your young rockers to a show- or have them perform at any event where kids are ready to sing and dance- have a Big Bang Boom Rock-n-Roll Birthday Party!

I start with a big head, and a goofy smile, add in your favorite hobby or embarrassing moment and BAM! - In mere minutes- the "Cartoon You'" is born!

I work at a large stand up easel that allows any crowd to watch the "magic" appear before their eyes in black & white. I incorporate each individual’s personality and lifestyle into every drawing, giving your guests a cherished reminder of your event.

Planning an event? Looking for the BEST way to entertain, children, adults at a reception, share laughs with coworkers, or just to have fun? Look no further. Leon the Artist provides quality hilarious caricatures for any occasion. On average I do at least 2-3 events a week. I am a full time artist and passionate about my craft. Sometimes I can't believe this is my life.

Caricatures take less than 3 minutes to create per person.Leon can accommodate individuals, couples, groups, children and adults.Caricatures are not overly exaggerated, but enhance and compliment.Leon will arrive 30-45 minutes prior for setup.Leon will travel up to 500 miles or greater.

Mojo Photo Booth

MOJO PHOTO BOOTH

"Fun, Inexpensive, Memorable... MojoBooth will be the hit at any event!"

Rick Hubbardcelebrates more than a decade of providing positive family entertainment throughout the United States, and every moment has been KAZOOBIE! Rick invented the word “kazoobie” to describe his performance. It means “exceptional, fun, involving everyone.” Audience involvement is the key, and no entertainer in America gets more audience members into the show than Rick Hubbard.

You saw the movie with Jack Black right?! Well, see the real thing with REAL KIDS peforming all your favorite hits! The School of Rock Show Team performs music from Motown all the way up to today's Mega Hits!

The School of Rock Charlotte has been teaching kids how to amaze audiences for more than ten years, pioneering a performance-based curriculum.

The get students from the lesson room to the stage, developing skills and confidence with programs for all levels. These kids are absolutely amazing!

Looking for some place different and exciting to have a birthday party or church youth group outing? Nestled down in Union County only 30 miles from Uptown Charlotte, they have the perfect place! Southern Breezes Western Town is an 1800's old west replica town located at the Southern Breezes farm. There is lots to do!!!

Soweto Street Beat Dance Theater Inc. (SSB) is the only professional South African dance troupe in the United States. We began our work in 1989 in Soweto and relocated to Atlanta in 1992. The SSB is an organization, which incorporated in 1993 and became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in 1994.

Our mission is to teach audiences of all ages and cultural backgrounds, especially at risk youth, about the cultural arts and history of South Africa. Executive Director, Peter Ngcobo, and Artistic Director, Isabelle Doll Ngcobo, have fifty years combined experience in African Dance performance and instruction.

The SSB began as an organization, which targeted at risk youth surrounded by crime and poverty in Soweto Township of Johannesburg, South Africa. These young men were taught to become professional dancers, cultural ambassadors. They learned methods of channeling their energies that were building up throughout years of Apartheid into positive, creative activities. Today, SSB continues this teaching to South African youth, bringing them to America to study dance and to get valuable academic experience not readily available in South Africa.

The dance performances of Soweto Street Beat have helped to set a precedent for contemporary dance and culture in the New South Africa. After Apartheid, SSB became the first professional South African dance company to perform at venues and festivals in South Africa, Europe and America.

Among some of its most celebrated appearances are:

'96 Olympic Festival (the only African dance company to perform in the Olympic Games

I am STARLA, an Egyptian and Turkish style belly dancer, with eight yearsexperience in Syracuse, New York, and Charlotte North Carolina. Ispecialize in Egyptian and Turkish dances using elaborate veil techniquesand finger symbols.I express femininity and sensuality in a tasteful dance that empowers women.I create a "spiritual" connection with my audience through my mesmerizingmoves. My entrancing dance is charming, and fun for everyone.

EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF AN ENCHANTING AND UPLIFTING PERFORMANCECREATED BY STARLA

Steve Brogan is one of those rare entertainers who can entertain any audience of any age with his incredible and unique talent. He mixes stand-up comedy, puppetry, audience participation, improvisation, along with his astonishing voice manipulations, all to the benefit of comedy-seeking audiences.

Steve does both live shows and television. As for live performances, Steve has entertained for numerous corporations, churches, universities… and the list goes on and on. As a TV performer, Brogan has appeared on several network shows including Good Morning America, PBS and the Today Show as well as cable shows such as The Comedy Connection and variety show, Swan’s Place.

The reason for Steve’s amazing success is that he is a master at making audiences laugh. There is one amazing difference between Steve and other comedians – half of his act is spent making people, puppets, and inanimate objects-talk.

Comedy & Magic

For over 20 years, Tim Dumas has been making children and adults laugh throughout the United States and Canada. All of Tim’s performances are high energy, interactive comedy and magic. His experience with magic, comedy, and improvisation lends to his versatility and capability to work with any age group in any entertainment situation.Tim can customize material and perform for children, families or adults only. He also specializes in "amazing" roaming, close-up magic and any performance can be combined with this compelling feature.He can also come and do a full blown Magic show dressed in normal attire. Face painting and balloon art also available.